Thursday, June 23, 2011

Monochrome

{American Apparel shirt, J. Crew skirt and necklace, Jessica Simpson wedges, Michael Kors watch, Jane Hollinger bracelet, gifted pearls}
When I realized that I had a shirt and skirt that were exactly the same color in my closet, I knew I had to figure out way to pair them together. There's something so chic about a one-color look. 


Confession: This shirt is about eight times too big. It is actually almost longer than the skirt. So I had to do some major tucking in. Can you tell that I rolled the sleeves up as well? They go down to my elbows, so I tried to hike them up in some sort of cap sleeve way, but I'm not so sure it worked. Oh well, this is about as DIY as I get! 




I was so honored to be featured in What Would A Nerd Wear's Recent Blog Love post yesterday. If you haven't checked out Tania's adorable blog, you must!

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13 comments:

  1. if you're going into the salon any time soon, you should totally dye your hair!!

    http://celebsalon.sheknows.com/long-hairstyles/sarah-michelle-gellars-brunette-headband-hairstyle/ i think this would be a great color :)

    super cute outfit. i may or may not have gotten those heels after seeing them featured here... :)

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  2. I have that same skirt!!!! Love the idea of pairing it w/ a tshirt- I've mainly done it w/ blouses but this is a great look. Ps I clicked on the link "anonymous" posted... and O MY GAH your hair would look AMAZINGLY chic that color!! you do even do a "Before & After" post!! Do it do it!!!! :-]
    xxxKathlin

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  3. I love the skirt and I had no idea the sleeves were rolled-up until you mentioned it!

    I've also been loving the mono-chrome look that has been going around. I have a pair of orange-red j.crew shorts and I'm looking for the perfect matching shirt!

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  4. I came here from Tania's blog which I adoooore so I figure I would adore your style too :D you sure do have some hair enthusiastic commentators and while most times I might disagree with people's suggestions... they're totally right. this hair color would look so chic & polished on you. so Vogue!! ahhhh wish I was living your life. like devil wears prada says "it's a job millions of girls would kill for" :D


    ps. your accessories are crave worthy!!!!! that watch is on my birthday list. adoreeee.

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  5. I loooove that skirt, I've been coveting it for months now. And you know, you gotta make it work sometimes and this time it DEFINITELY works.

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  6. To all my lovely hair commenters- I used to dye my hair super dark brown! I had to stop because my blondish hair would grow in and then I would look like I was going grey, and the upkeep was so expensive! Plus I'm trying to rock the ombre hair look for summer. But maybe once fall rolls around I'll try it again!

    @Varnish Vixen I have those shorts and I love them!

    @Sara Jane Elizabeth I bought the skirt on sale! You should see if it's at your J. Crew!

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  7. Love the simple chicness of this outfit! I bought a similar skirt (not as cute as yours) from Target) and gave it to my sister...I might have to steal it back for a few days and try a similar look. :D

    Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

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  8. So in love with monochromatic look! And I am totally loving your blog. You are gorgeous. Now following.

    Ask the Duplex

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  9. Beautiful outfit! I love the complements!.
    Kisses, http://mylookb00k.blogspot.com/

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  10. How completely awesome that you have these pieces that are exactly the same color?! So cute. Great job with the monochrome look!

    - Lauren
    logicandlemondrops.blogspot.com

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  11. Just started following your blog, and I'm definitely digging the the monochromatic look. I also think a palette of varying neutrals looks really classy together, but in the summertime, I just get carried away with all the bright colors. :)

    http://jane-squared.blogspot.com/

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  12. Well this is super cute! glad to have run into your bloggo!

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